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Through her story and those of two others, Mary and Theresa, the documentary delves into eviction, property grabbing, stigma, and harmful practices that widows endure in rural areas.
Lies Will Set You Free, set for staging at Nyali Cinemax on June 19, uses comedy to explore parental pressure, sibling rivalry and the consequences of deception.
Scar Poetry uses 14 deeply personal poems to explore the pressures, uncertainties, grief and self-discovery that define modern adulthood, while reflecting on the search for acceptance.
Mutisya Kasamba’s Change of Time exhibition at Nairobi National Museum uses abstract-figurative works to explore how generations, culture and technology shape contemporary life.
Ephemerals, curated by Danda Jaroljmek at Circle Art Gallery, is a reflective solo exhibition that translates personal experience and emotional memory into visual form.
Cerami is one of Italy’s leading contemporary visual artists, known for blending art, technology and storytelling through digital art, video mapping and public installations.
Through narration, acting, sound, and screen projection, it tells the story of a young woman whose life is turned upside down after the death of her father.
Kyamwilù is an upcoming Akambawood vernacular feature film inspired by Machakos' gravity-defying Kyamwilu Hill that follows the dramatic, folklore-infused rivalry between twin brothers torn apart.
Ugandan artist Edison Mugalu’s Dancing Lights II explores movement, light and reflection through 31 vibrant paintings, transforming everyday African scenes into captivating works of art.
Kyamwilù, a Kamba vernacular film by Akambawood, explores twin brothers Kyalo and Mwilu caught in love, jealousy and betrayal, blending folklore, culture and family conflict ahead of its premiere.
The recognition marks Kibinge's second major lifetime achievement honour, further cementing her status as one of Africa's most influential creative and cultural leaders.
A former editor reflects on working with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, highlighting how his linguistic convictions, political philosophy, and editorial discipline reshaped African publishing.
Running from May 9 to June 21 at Nobody Owns Me Gallery at Kibera Arts District, the exhibition is curated by Santana Sino, exploring memories, experiences, traditions, and spiritual beliefs.
Self-taught Kenyan photographer and visual artist Thandiwe Muriu has earned global acclaim for her vibrant portraits celebrating African identity, culture and female empowerment.
White Days is a stage production by Saumu Kombo, Martin Kigondu and Brian Gaitan that follows a young poet living with endometriosis as she navigates love, financial strain and emotional hardship.
Exhale is a one-woman play set across major moments in Kenya’s recent history, following Njeri’s life from the 1998 US Embassy bombing through the 2007 to 2008 post-election violence.
Collins Sakwah draws on Kenya’s Gen Z protests and crime fiction ambitions in new books exploring protest violence, political corruption and Nairobi’s criminal underworld.
Michael Warui's The 12 Letters Kingdom Economics explores tithing, ethical leadership, and spiritual maturity, urging Christians to rethink church giving and accountability.
The Asian Literary Festival 2026 in Nairobi brings together 100 writers from Africa and Asia for a three-day celebration of books, poetry, culture, and dialogue across multiple city venues.
Yvonne Wamuyu’s memoir How to Date a Nyeri Woman has stirred renewed discussion in Kenya on entrenched stereotypes, using relationships and identity as a lens to examine cultural labels.
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